• Permanent position
• Full time hours
• Derrimut, VIC location

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role

Reporting to the Merchandise Production and Allocation Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing, sorting and grading donated and purchased merchandise in the national Distribution Centre to ensure a consistent supply of quality merchandise to meet all sales channels. The role is also responsible for leading and recruiting a team of paid staff and volunteers.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in managing staff (experience managing volunteers highly desired)
• Knowledge of Australian fashion industry & brands, understanding of fashion trends, and experience in fashion retail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
• Proven human resource management skills, including the ability to influence and manage through strong leadership skills, coaching, training and development

We utilise Covid-19 safe practices

We encourage all of our employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and a number of states have mandated that Australian Red Cross employees must be vaccinated to perform work for us. Please make sure that you are able to comply with these government requirements or have the appropriate medical exemption information available.

Why work with us

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.

Further information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Brooke Sclater on 0452 055 912.

To view the Position Description, click here.